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Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey and Baileys

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introChocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey and Baileys

The only way a good stout beer, whiskey, and Irish cream liquor could be better is if they were mixed together - a la an Irish Car Bomb. Better still though, would be mixing it all up with some chocolate in the form of rich Guinness chocolate cupcakes, filled with Jameson chocolate ganache, and topped with Bailys buttercream frosting.

Note: These do contain some booze that isn't cooked off, so please be careful (no heavy machinery, etc.) and keep them away from the youngsters.

Also Note: "Irish Car Bomb" is a pretty horrible thing to call a drink or a cupcake (especially because I'm Irish). You could also call them "Car Bombs" but that's not much better really - Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey Ganache filling and Irish Cream Frosting works, but it's a bit long.

Chocolate Guinness Cupcakes with Whiskey and Baileys
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step 1You'll Need. . .
Hardware: Bowls (you'll need at least 3, or you can wash one between each portion of preparation) Spatula Whisk Measuring cups and spoons Piping bag (you can also use plastic bags for this - you'll need 2) Muffin tin Cupcake papers A melon baller or small spoon Software: For the Cupcakes .5 cup Guinness (or other stout) .5 cup …

step 2Making Cupcakes!
Preheat oven to 350 degrees (F) Melt the butter (on the stovetop or in the microwave) Add Guinness and cocoa powder and stir to combine well In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and baking soda Stir in egg and sour cream Add chocolate mixture and stir well Place cupcake papers in the muffin tin Spoon the mixture into the tin to f…

step 3Making Gnache!
Gently heat cream on the stovetop or in the microwave Add chocolate and let sit for a few moments Stir gently until chocolate is melted and combined with the cream Mix in butter, vanilla, and Jameson Allow to cool until thick (semi-solid) Spoon into a pastry bag or plastic bag

step 4Making Icing!
Pour all ingredients into a bowl Using a spatula (or electric mixer, if you're into that kind of thing) mix until very well combined Spoon into a pastry bag or plastic bag and chill until ready to use

step 5Some Assembly Required
After the cupcakes have cooled, use a small spoon or melon baller to scoop out the centers Pipe in ganache to fill (but try not to have them overflowing Pipe icing onto the top - it's very sweet so you will probably not want a ton on each one Snarf down one or two, but try to share and avoid a cupcake hangover!

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Mar 15, 2010. 6:48 AMdamekiri says:
Well I am pretty excited about making these for my boyfriend's colleagues (some of whom are Irish, and not offended).  I just wonder how many of the offended people on here are actually Irish, and by that I mean from Ireland, not "my great great grandfather was from Ireland".  If you've never been and can't find it on a map, you're not Irish...  I grew up in an English military town in the 1980s, with a very real and continued threat of car bombs from the IRA throughout my childhood and teenage years and I'm NOT offended by the name.  It's a name!  Who cares?!  If people spent less time finding things to be offended by and spent more time trying to make the world better, everyone'd be a winner.  The recipe looks awesome!  Shame people can't focus on what's important eh ;)
Mar 15, 2010. 11:16 AMdamekiri says:
Just to add; they are all made and have been tested and are bloody gorgeous!
Mar 15, 2010. 11:22 AMshesparticular(author) says:
So glad to hear it! Please feel free to post pictures of them as well!
Mar 13, 2010. 12:53 PMnamesrtaken says:
About how many would this make, a dozen?  :) They look exquisite!
Mar 13, 2010. 3:55 PMshesparticular(author) says:
The recipe will make a dozen large cupcakes, or a whole lot more mini ones (at least 24, last time I made small ones I ended up with 32 of them). I personally prefer the smaller ones since the flavors can all be enjoyed together that way.
Mar 13, 2010. 8:30 PMnamesrtaken says:
Thank you so much, dear. :) I'm very much looking forward to these!
Feb 6, 2010. 4:50 PMjwystup says:
These turned out really good! Not very strong though,  I expected more of a car bomb flavor. Maybe next time I would add more jameson & bailey's (I'm afraid to alter the cooked part haha). I would most definitely try using the frosting on something else too, I <3 baileys mmmm
Feb 6, 2010. 4:52 PMshesparticular(author) says:
So glad to hear they turned out well! I've found that when they're not kept cold the flavor is stronger.
Feb 1, 2010. 6:12 AMMr. Brownie says:
If your worried about alcohol content, couldn't you boil off the alcohol first, and then mix it in? Or would that ruin it? I have only cooked with white wine and sake, so I wouldn't know.
Feb 1, 2010. 6:18 AMshesparticular(author) says:
You could give it a shot, but I'm not sure how that would change the taste. Also, because of the Bailey's involved in the frosting, and the Jameson in the filling, (neither of which are cooked), I'm not sure how that alcohol could be avoided.

As is (though they do taste rather strong) per cupcake the alcohol content is probably about 1-2 teaspoons, if that. I still would advise against letting kids have at them though.
Jan 5, 2010. 1:35 AMinchman says:

First off, from anyone that could come up with this dessert, I have only one question…

“Will you marry me?”  8>)

Seriously, thank you for what promises to be the best dessert idea, since, well, ever! Now I just have to find someone willing to bake them for me and send them to me here in Afghanistan!  (BTW, this is the greatest way to get all three of the best drinks to any Soldier you may know over here.)

Thanks again for a great ‘ible!

(Oh, if anyone baked a few extra, send them my way…)
Eric Petrevich
C/O ARD/ADP/NW
APO AE 09356
 

Jan 5, 2010. 3:40 AMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks! I hope you'll be stateside soon to make a few!
Dec 24, 2009. 1:08 PMmcshawnboy says:
 I know Instructables authors have an anal complusion for "Scientific" measurement, but the juxstaposition w/o a converter is difficult for those of us lesser mortals.  Here's a link to one such converter: http://www.thatsmyhome.com/recipes/converter.htm
Dec 24, 2009. 1:21 PMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks! This would help a lot if you wanted to make these for 150 of your closest friends :)
Dec 26, 2009. 2:21 PMmcshawnboy says:
   I didn't try to be mean, but my measuring cup didn't have these increments on it & only 3/8=.375 was defined.  Maybe as a trucker I shouldn't have tried to grapple to wonderful ingredient list.  We have to keep logbooks to comply with the DOT law where your day's divied into 1/4 hours,these divisions are easy, but w/o a measuring spoon with standard numbers I was confused how much to add.
Dec 26, 2009. 7:45 PMshesparticular(author) says:
I totally understand - I guess I should have put 1/4 and 1/8, sorry about that. I hope you were able to make it through them, but if not, doubling the recipe would also work for standard measuring cups (then it'd be 3/4 cup).
Dec 20, 2009. 6:11 PMbjmooren says:
 In the ingredients list you call for baking soda, but later you call for baking powder in the instructions.  I made these last night using baking powder and they were tasty, but a little dense.  Should I use soda or powder?  Great recipe idea!  Thank you for posting it.
Dec 20, 2009. 6:15 PMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks so much for your comment! That should say baking soda, not powders - sorry about that and thank you for pointing it out.
Dec 13, 2009. 8:22 PMListrom says:
This is the best cupcake recipe i have ever seen. i never been so excited to bake.
Dec 13, 2009. 8:24 PMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks so much! I hope you enjoy them! They'd probably also be amazing with this shot.
Dec 13, 2009. 8:32 PMListrom says:
Are you trying to get me drunk? If so I'm ok with it.
Dec 12, 2009. 6:33 PMFishpail says:
Why are people so particularly offended by the name? I mean, don't get me wrong, it's horrible, but it's not like it's the only drink with the bad name in it; like the Kamikaze, I mean why should the irish get the exception to the naming? Just calling it car bomb doesn't make it any better imo. Even though it has a significant tie to this particular tragic tool, if we were to remove one offensive name, we should remove them all.

Just my two cents
Dec 10, 2009. 1:23 PMjessyratfink says:
These are awesome and much less likely to cause vomiting, I'm sure! :D
Dec 11, 2009. 6:49 AMGoodhart says:
Unless, like Slurm, you can't stop eating them :-) 
 
Dec 11, 2009. 6:53 AMshesparticular(author) says:
At least they won't curdle in your stomach though :)
Dec 11, 2009. 7:20 AMchewy87100 says:
Did you know Milk curdles as soon as it reaches you stomach?
Dec 12, 2009. 5:04 PMLintballoon says:
Hence, cheese.
Dec 11, 2009. 7:26 AMshesparticular(author) says:
Yep, as soon as it hits the acid in the stomach. The unfortunately named Irish Car Bomb does while it's still in the glass, as do other alcoholic drinks like Cement Mixers.
Dec 11, 2009. 6:59 AMGoodhart says:
Too many sweets tend to make my stomach, um,  uneasy :-)  
 
Dec 12, 2009. 7:43 AMmelynia says:

"Irish Bliss" cupcakes- non-offensive, politically correct (showing my age again) and descriptive name.  Have not seen so many of my favorite things brought together in a single package since I met my wife.  Thanks so much for this 'ible!!!

Dec 12, 2009. 8:53 AMmelynia says:
umm sorry my daughter forgot to log off...
Dec 12, 2009. 7:45 AMbs2 says:
These look absolutly brill!!
Can't wait to try them!!
Dec 11, 2009. 3:48 PMHiroak says:

These Irish Car Bomb cupcakes will be like small explosions in my mouth.  The name is great and reminiscent of the struggles of the IRA and are more patriotic than offensive. 

 

Great instructable, very well written as I am more of a mechanic than a cook.  The ICB’s look great and will make me the bomb of my upcoming Christmas party.  

Dec 10, 2009. 2:04 PMgavinzac says:
If these were called "Arab Suicide Bomber Falafals" you would be banned.
Dec 11, 2009. 10:28 AMmcosta1973 says:
That's the name of the drink it's based on.  Take your snide remarks elsewhere.
Dec 11, 2009. 10:01 AMshesparticular(author) says:
As I noted, I also feel that the name of the drink is unfortunate and quite offensive). However, I don't feel that using the name of a particular drink (which I would hope someday soon becomes known as something else) warrants this type of comparison.
Dec 11, 2009. 10:13 AMgavinzac says:
Oh ok you're only doing it because everyone else does. Carry on then.
Dec 11, 2009. 11:37 AMthatoneguydavid says:
don't be a jerk
Dec 11, 2009. 10:03 AMcdelk says:
er--Jameson... eye can't spell.
Dec 11, 2009. 10:02 AMcdelk says:
Cereal:
Jamison is supposed to top off the shot of Bailey's, but most bars cut that out because they are cheap and in a hurry. The real deal has to include the Jamison.

These look amazing!

Dec 11, 2009. 9:34 AMpilarandmike says:
You could call them "Irish Pub Cakes" :)
Dec 11, 2009. 9:32 AMJCoffey says:
Car Bombs are a particular vice of mine. (As in I have been known to do 5 or 6 of them in a night.)
This is a BRILLIANT! idea and cant wait to make some myself!!!!! (they'll be perfect for St Pattys day!
Dec 11, 2009. 6:52 AMGoodhart says:
I have had Irish whiskey cakes in the past, but they were normally JUST regular small cakes or breads,  with the potable potable simply poured over top of them (and so, after some settling,  the bottom 1/2 inch to an inch is sopping wet. 

This sounds SO much better.
 
Dec 11, 2009. 6:54 AMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks Good! That sounds pretty tasty as well though.
Dec 11, 2009. 7:00 AMGoodhart says:
Oh they were good tasting,  just a little sloppy to eat sometimes (and they were well preserved too.....no getting moldy  LOL 
 
Dec 10, 2009. 10:07 PMkissiltur says:
These look delicious, but thanks for pointing out the tastelessness of the name!
Dec 10, 2009. 7:21 PMdadders says:
This seems like a terrific treat using all the adult food groups. I didn't notice what you do with the scooped-out material.
Dec 10, 2009. 8:33 PMshesparticular(author) says:
Thanks! You could mix the scooped out bits with more ganache and form little truffles, or put it over ice cream, or just eat it as is.
Dec 10, 2009. 6:49 PMCivet says:
sweet recipe! i'm very tempted on trying to make this.
Dec 10, 2009. 3:39 PMlemonie says:
"Black as your hat" - a good cake recipe, which is very good to see as cupcakes.

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